Long after my ginger lemonade cocktails had been slurped down, the warm weather kept me craving more refreshing lemonade. But I wanted to experiment with a new flavor, and the pomegranate syrup I had leftover from my red pepper dip was the perfect addition. A healthy drizzle (about 3 tablespoons) of the syrup into my normal batch of lemonade (approximately 1 cup of simple syrup, 1.5 cups of lemon juice, and 4 cups of water) made for a tasty and … Continue reading
I was tasked with bringing dessert to this year’s Passover seder, and I racked my brain about what to make. Fruit and ice cream– too boring. A fruit crumble– nice, but fine for any time of year. Macarons– delicious, but more of a snack. Then I started thinking about macaron cakes and saw a fancy pistachio and strawberry recipe from Ladurée- too time consuming. Then, I found this winner from Smitten Kitchen. Large macarons made from hazelnuts instead of almonds … Continue reading
This lemonade is summer in a glass. It’s so refreshing, it makes me want to dip my toes into the nearest pool and feel sun on my shoulders. Sip a sip, ahh. I loaded this lemonade with vodka for a “welcome back spring” party, and the alcohol was mostly undetectable- making it even more drinkable. Even if you omit the vodka for a tamer treat, this lemonade should be on your warm weather shortlist. To make it, start by heating … Continue reading